Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd
Key: Dm · 103 BPM · 3/4
Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) by Pink Floyd sits in Dm, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — C-Dm — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in Dm: C-Dm. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
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| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | Dm | C-Dm |
| Capo 5 | Am | G-Am |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:01 Dm
- 0:33 G
- 0:43 Dm7
- 0:45 Dm
- 0:47 F
- 0:49 C
- 0:52 Dm
- 0:56 F
- 0:59 C
- 1:01 Dm
- 1:38 G
- 1:47 Dm
- 1:52 F
- 1:54 C
- 1:56 Dm
- 2:01 F
- 2:03 C
- 2:06 Dm
- 2:16 Dm7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) in?
Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) is in Dm.
What chords does Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) use?
The core of Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) cycles through C, Dm (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)?
Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) runs at 103 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) use?
Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: C-Dm.
What capo should I use for Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)?
No capo needed — Dm already sits in standard open-chord shapes.